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(1865) a constitutional amendment that outlawed slavery

(1767-1848) Son of President John Adams and the secretary of state to James Monroe, he largely formulated the Monroe Doctrine. He was the sixth president of the United States and later became a representative in Congress.

French rebellion that began in 1789 in which the French people overthrew the monarchy and made their country a republic

the first federal road project, construction of which began in 1815; ran from Cumberland, Maryland, to present-day Wheeling, West Virginia

members of Congress who wanted to declare war against Britain after the Battle of Tippecanoe

5 Matching questions

Privateers

Meriwether Lewis

Democratic-Republican Party

Daniel Webster

Washington Irving

a(1783-1859) Early American satirical writer, he was the first American writer to gain international acclaim. His works include Rip Van Winkle and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. He often used American history and authentic American settings and characters.

ba private ship authorized by a nation to attack its enemies

c(1774-1809) Former army captain selected by President Jefferson to explore the Louisiana Purchase, he lead the expedition that became known as the Lewis and Clark expedition.

da political party founded in the 1790s by Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and other leaders who wanted to preserve the power of the state governments and promote agriculture

e(1782-1852) American lawyer and statesman, he spoke out against nullification and states' rights, believing that the country should stay unified.

5 Multiple choice questions

(1785-1819) American naval captain who put together the fleet that defeated the British at the Battle of Lake Erie in the War of 1812.

Oliver Hazard Perry

Josiah Harmar

Meriwether Lewis

Federalist Party

(1800-1859) American abolitionist who helped fuel the violence in Bleeding Kansas and was executed for his role in organizing à slave revolt at Harpers Ferry, Virginia

War Hawks

John Marshall

Clara Barton

John Brown

the location where General Robert E. Lee was forced to surrender, thus ending the Civil War

Oregon Country

Trail of Tears

Appomattox Courthouse

Habeas Corpus

a policy governing international relations

Foreign Policy

Oregon Country

Osceola

Fort Sumter

a political party created in the 1790s and influenced by Alexander Hamilton that wanted to strengthen the federal government and promote industry and trade

Embargo Act

Federal Courts

Clara Barton

Federalist Party

5 True/False questions

Executive Branch → the branch of the United States government that is responsible for carrying out the laws

True False

Contrabands → a certificate that represents money the government has borrowed from private citizens

True False

Protective Tariff → a group of people who organize to help elect government officials and influence government policies

True False

Battle of New Orleans → (1815) the greatest U.S. victory in the War of 1812; actually took place two weeks after a peace treaty had been signed ending the war

True False

Simon Bolivar → c.1804-1838) Florida Seminole leader, he resisted removal by the U.S. government despite an earlier treaty that Seminole leaders had been forced to sign. He was eventually captured and died in prison.